Hind Brain vs. Front Brain Paradigm: Neurological - Biological connections

Aggression:

• Expectations for Correcting: Real vs. Fantasy
• Causation: Lack of Socialization, intra & inter species, human selection
• Common mistakes owners make to promote aggression & how to avoid them

Laws of Learning: Behaviorism & Beyond
Classical & Operant Conditioning

Overview for teaching behavior
Positive reinforcement & boundaries - they are not and should not be mutually exclusive.

Why good boundaries are essential for positive training.

Good training techniques & attitudes

Case Histories of Aggression
These will be solicited from attendees; a selection will be discussed by Brenda at a suitable time slot during the day.

Body Language
An analysis of the meanings conveyed by the subtle movements of a dog's body will be inserted at various intervals utilizing extensive photographic imagery. Subtle aspects of aggressive gestures will be covered in this analysis.

Proven Training Techniques--

Foundation behaviors for every dog; working dog demos and /or DVD or photography will illustrate the basic tools for gaining control: pressures, eye contact; cease & desist (leave it); controlling approaches; arousal reduction.

Specific Protocols for Managing Aggression (for life); & how to teach them:

A variety of exercises for handler and dog for when stress arises; assisting the handler to reduce stress in the reactive dog. Also techniques aimed at reducing handler stress.

Case Histories of Aggression

These will be solicited from attendees, and a selection will be discussed by Brenda at a suitable time slot during the day.

Body Language

An analysis of the meanings conveyed by the subtle movemennt of a dog's body will be inserted at various intervals utilizing extensive photo- graphic imagery. Subtle aspects of aggressive gestures will be covered in this analysis.

BRENDA ALOFF is a professional dog trainer specializing in problem behavior. A large part of her practice consists of dogs who have been referred to her when traditional techniques have failed, often working with owners on re-socialization of fearful and aggressive dogs, Brenda's childhood love was training and showing horses. She has taken this knowledge about working with large, potentially dangerous animals and applied it to training dogs with problem behaviors. Unsatisfied with the results of "traditional" dog training, Brenda studied marine mammal training, exotic animal training and learned about wolf pack behavior. Puzzled by the lack of answers in dog lore and literature, and because traditional dog training techniques did not offer the tools needed to deal with aggressive dogs, in particular, she became an expert in behavior modification and positive reinforcement.

Brenda's Newest Book: CANINE BODY LANGUAGE - A Photographic Guide. Canine body language thoroughly documented with photographs and text! Hundreds of images in this 390 page book illustrate the incredible variety of postures, behaviors and situations that the typical dog either manifests or encounters.

Brenda's first book POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT: TRAINING DOGS IN THE REAL WORLD, was published in 2000. In 2001, this book was a finalist for the prestigious Dog Writers Association of America Award.

Brenda's Second book AGGRESSION IN DOGS-PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION & BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION, has been described as "the encyclopedia reference guide for anyone wanting to modify dog behavior".

DOG STUFF
Because of the nature of the Aggression subject matter, please be extra careful about bringing a dog to these sessions with issues that might possibly involve high reactivity to certain likely stimuli.

If you must bring a dog, it must lay next to you (or on your lap) during the sessions. For safety reasons, do not allow your dog to block isles.

No crates or x-pens are allowed in the meeting rooms unless approved by event staff.

Dogs must be kept quiet, leashed and under control at all times. Please bring a mat or blanket for your dog to lay on. Any dog that is disruptive or behaves in an aggressive manner as determined by event staff will be requested to leave the seminar areas.

Any dog that has "personal space issues" should not be in the seminar rooms. Remember, chairs are right next to each other and people and dogs may be stepping over your dog. It is not a nice experience to be snarled at when dogs/people have to walk "over" your dog.

PEOPLE ETIQUETTE
During the seminar and outdoor workshops, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations away from the area the speaker is presenting.

VIDEOTAPING
No videotaping or audiotaping is permitted. A selection of videotapes will be available for sale at www.tawzerdogvideos.com

BABIES
The presence of a baby is likely to be distracting to other participants, so we ask that you refrain from bringing any babies or very young children into the lecture hall.

BOOKS & TOYS, ETC. FOR SALE
A selection of books, videos and toys will be available for sale.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, May 3, 2007.

REFUND POLICY
Full refund issued if requested by email or phone no later than Tuesday May 1, 2007. Refunds requested after Tuesday, May 1st will be issued a 50% credit slip (less food purchases) that may be applied to future Puppyworks educational events. No refunds or credits after 5pm, Thursday, May 3rd, 2007.

BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR
Metal or plastic chairs are available for seating. If you prefer more comfortable seating, we encourage you to bring your own chair. Please no oversized or high back chairs.

PARKING
There should be ample parking at the seminar location.

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